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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,997.23, 185,967.90 and 35,248.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,997.23, 185,967.90 and 35,248.77 is: 52,865.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,997.23 : 185,967.90 = 35,248.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,997.23/185,967.90 = 35,248.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,997.23x = 185,967.90 × 35,248.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,997.23x = 6,555,139,734.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,555,139,734.48/123,997.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,865.21

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